kiloliter

noun

kilo·li·ter ˈki-lə-ˌlē-tər

ˈkē-lə-

: a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters see Metric System Table

Etymology

French kilolitre, from kilo- + litre liter

First Known Use

1810, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of kiloliter was in 1810

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Style

“Kiloliter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kiloliter. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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kiloliter

noun

kilo·li·ter ˈkil-ə-ˌlēt-ər

: a unit of capacity equal to 1,000 liters see metric system

kiloliter

noun

kilo·li·ter

variants or chiefly British kilolitre

ˈkil-ə-ˌlēt-ər

: 1000 liters

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